Which 500 title was on clay? OK, you got your answer. For the trivia, both Novak and Rafa won their title in straights this week. I cannot wait for the next clash against each other. Hopefully as soon as IW. It's gonna be grand!

Would be a really tight match before this week I would have said Djoko and I still give him a chance but Nadal has regained the favourites tag for his form this week

We also should not look at this match up in isolation on the basis that there could be some spoilers. In 2011 for instance John Isner took Nadal to 5 sets in the first round of the French Open it remains the only time that Nadal has ever been taken to 5 sets at the French Open!

Would be a really tight match before this week I would have said Djoko and I still give him a chance but Nadal has regained the favourites tag for his form this week

We also should not look at this match up in isolation on the basis that there could be some spoilers. In 2011 for instance John Isner took Nadal to 5 sets in the first round of the French Open it remains the only time that Nadal has ever been taken to 5 sets at the French Open!

That match had the potential to shake up the whole tournament!

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lol, didn't read.

Anyway, Nadal would crush Djokovic if they were to play at the French Open right now. And, when it actually happens in 2 months, he's gonna crush him even more.

I'll take Djokovic now and later barring injury. I think he gets his career slam this year.

He was off during the whole French Open last year and still made the final and pushed Nadal to 4 sets. When he finally found his game prior to final rain delay, he was dominating Nadal winning an unheard of 8 straight games against the King of Clay.

It's funny that Djokovic is winning the poll because aright now I don't think Novak is ready for clay season at all, and he's definitely not playing in a form that would destroy anyone. His Dubai final was closer than the scoreline indicated and although a lot of aspects of his game have improved, in the Dubai final atleast he wasn't hitting as cleanly as he usually does. On clay that would definitely not be sufficient BUT by RG I feel like he'll be ready. So I actually think the time left is going to be an advantage for Novak just as much as it will be for Nadal and his recovery.

It's funny that Djokovic is winning the poll because aright now I don't think Novak is ready for clay season at all, and he's definitely not playing in a form that would destroy anyone. His Dubai final was closer than the scoreline indicated and although a lot of aspects of his game have improved, in the Dubai final atleast he wasn't hitting as cleanly as he usually does. On clay that would definitely not be sufficient BUT by RG I feel like he'll be ready. So I actually think the time left is going to be an advantage for Novak just as much as it will be for Nadal and his recovery.

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He doesn't have to destroy anyone, just beat them...like he's done in all of his matches in 2013.

He's the best player in the world without question. He's the only player in the world who can go mano-a-mano with Nadal on clay from the baseline and win points on a consistent basis. He's at the top of his game. There's no reason to believe he won't win the French this year. That's the missing jewel in his resume, and he's going to be highly focused and motivated to get it done in 2013.

He will complete his slam this year, and if that entails beating Rafa, whether in the finals or earlier, it is going to happen.

Let's not forget. Rafa was up 2 sets and a break last year and in about an hour, Novak practically had him begging to leave the court reeling off 8 straight games against the King of Clay.

The only thing that prevents Djokovic from winning slams right now is himself. The simple fact is that his best is better than everyone elses. If he can play his best, he wins. Heck, he doesn't even have to play his best the whole match. Just 3 of 5 sets at most.

He doesn't have to destroy anyone, just beat them...like he's done in all of his matches in 2013.

He's the best player in the world without question. He's the only player in the world who can go mano-a-mano with Nadal on clay from the baseline and win points on a consistent basis. He's at the top of his game. There's no reason to believe he won't win the French this year. That's the missing jewel in his resume, and he's going to be highly focused and motivated to get it done in 2013.

He will complete his slam this year, and if that entails beating Rafa, whether in the finals or earlier, it is going to happen.

Let's not forget. Rafa was up 2 sets and a break last year and in about an hour, Novak practically had him begging to leave the court reeling off 8 straight games against the King of Clay.

The only thing that prevents Djokovic from winning slams right now is himself. The simple fact is that his best is better than everyone elses. If he can play his best, he wins. Heck, he doesn't even have to play his best the whole match. Just 3 of 5 sets at most.

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I'm not doubting Novak's abilities, I'm just saying I don't really think he's ready to beat Nadal on clay YET. I do however think he'll be ready come RG. The clay masters will be extrememly important in his preparation.

Tough to say, but if Nadal keeps improving and playing the way he has after only three tournaments, my money is on Nadal to win the FO. Very hard to discount a guy who is clearly the best on clay and has won the event seven times unless he is really off somehow.

really? because I can see it the other way around. nole is the one who is a slow starter, but if he sinks his teeth in I don't see him letting go.

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He almost let go in AO, and i figure it would go something like that. rafa might win the first with a late break, djokovic the next two, but then Rafa would fight very late until Djokovic broke mentally.

He almost let go in AO, and i figure it would go something like that. rafa might win the first with a late break, djokovic the next two, but then Rafa would fight very late until Djokovic broke mentally.

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If Rafa is gonna get it done, it doesn't need to go 5. It's not 2005-2008 anymore. Rafa isn't as fit as he used to be and 2011 will still give Novak confidence at this point in any 5-set match with Rafa.

If Rafa is gonna get it done, it doesn't need to go 5. It's not 2005-2008 anymore. Rafa isn't as fit as he used to be and 2011 will still give Novak confidence at this point in any 5-set match with Rafa.

Let's not forget. Rafa was up 2 sets and a break last year and in about an hour, Novak practically had him begging to leave the court reeling off 8 straight games against the King of Clay.

The only thing that prevents Djokovic from winning slams right now is himself. The simple fact is that his best is better than everyone elses. If he can play his best, he wins. Heck, he doesn't even have to play his best the whole match. Just 3 of 5 sets at most.

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One of the silliest posts I have seen on here.

It was RAINING when Djokovic played well relatively. On a normal day, Djokovic gets beaten down by a healthy Nadal on clay just as he did before and after that rain.

That season was a clay sweep for Nadal against Djokovic with the only set lost coming in the rain in 3 whole matches.